Main Bearing Cap Torque and Sequence
CRANKSHAFTInstall the crankshaft bearing cap bolts.
The crankshaft bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
Install and uniformly tighten the 16 crankshaft bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 61 Nm (622 kgf-cm, 45ft-lbf)
If any of the crankshaft bearing cap bolts does not meet the torque specified, replace it.
Step 2
Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the bearing cap bolts 90° in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front of the engine.
Install 8 new seal washers and uniformly tighten the 8 crankshaft bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 52 Nm (525 kgf-cm, 38ft-lbf)
Bolt Length:
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.